John E. Fogarty Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John E. Fogarty, 78, of Northport, NY, died on June 20, 2022. He was a dear son, brother, uncle and friend. Born in 1943 to Joseph and Irene Fogarty, he grew up with his older brother Joe, in Woodhaven, Queens. He had a love for music and later on would play in a band with his brother, Joe, and friends from his childhood at many weddings. He enlisted in the reserves in the Air Force and found a vacancy in the Air Force band. In 1967, John and a friend purchased Munro Music in East Northport, NY, and transformed a tiny mom and pop business into a successful music school that continues to operate. John had lots of hobbies - fishing, gardening, travel, woodworking and photography. Good friends, food, and music were staples in his life. A typical summer party had John standing by the grill, gin with a slice of lemon in hand, turning steaks, telling stories and laughing loudly. Affectionately called Uncle John by many, he shared the abundance of his life with others, and showed a deep interest in their achievements and successes. His generosity, joie de vivre and love of music will remain in our hearts and minds. The past few years were a challenge for John and those who knew him, as we witnessed his mind and body succumb to the heartbreaking effects of Lewy body dementia. We thank all who helped him during this difficult period. He is survived by his nieces Jennifer and Christine, sister-in-law Virginia, his faithful Labrador Chloe, and a host of longtime friends.

John E. Fogarty

July 22, 1943 - June 20, 2022